LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 Wasn't Seattle the first American city to win the Stanley Cup? The Metropolitans I think? I still like the Totems! esteef http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Metropolitans Learn something new everyday! Interesting! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 Sheesh, shows how irrelevant the NBA is to me, I didn't even know the SuperSonics weren't playing in Seattle.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 1) First American-based team to win the Stanley Cup 2) Were part of the 1919 Stanley Cup Finals, halted due to the outbreak of influenza 3) Bernie Morris, from whom Conan O'Brien stole his hairstyle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingznut 14 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 As a Portlander, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see the NHL in town. And Portland could definitely support an NHL franchise. But I don't see an owner wanting to bring a team here. Paul Allen, the owner of the Trail Blazers, has a lot of control over the Rose Garden... Concessions, parking, advertising, etc. And the possibility of him wanting to give up some of those for another franchise that plays in the exact same season, is slim and none. And he has already gone on record that he has no interest in owning an NHL team himself. Personally, I can see why. I think an NHL team here would seriously hurt his Trail Blazer cash cow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
